noun
goblet
GOB-luht
Goblet (noun) means a drinking cup with a stem and base, without a handle. Example: “The wine was served in ornate silver goblets.”
noun
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A drinking cup with a stem and base, without a handle.
"No one is left to swing the battle-ax skyward. No man will ever again drink from this golden goblet!"
— Norma Lorre Goodrich, Beowulf (1961)
"The wine was served in ornate silver goblets."
How to use goblet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stemmed drinking cup, often fancy or ceremonial.
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Word forms
- Plural
- goblets
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Etymology
From Old French gobelet, a diminutive related to the verb gober ("to swallow").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “goblet” mean?
The word “goblet” means a drinking cup with a stem and base, without a handle. In plain terms, a stemmed drinking cup, often fancy or ceremonial.
How do you pronounce “goblet”?
“Goblet” is pronounced GOB-luht (/ˈɡɒblət/ in IPA).
How do you use “goblet” in a sentence?
Here is “goblet” used in a sentence: “The wine was served in ornate silver goblets.”
What part of speech is “goblet”?
“Goblet” is a noun.
Where does the word “goblet” come from?
The word “goblet” comes from Old French. From Old French gobelet, a diminutive related to the verb gober ("to swallow").
